Feeding The Babies

         Being a mother is one happy job.  But just like other regular jobs, we encounter certain difficulties.  If there's one thing I found difficult in this task, it's feeding my babies.  They love to eat a lot...as in a whole lot.  I think all three of them have sweet teeth.  They love chocolates, candies, ice cream and cake.  Typical for children like them.  It's all right with me, as long as they brush their teeth regularly.  They also love bread.  They'd start their day eating pan de sal.  An hour later, they'll eat their breakfast which is usually rice.  They love hotdogs.  They are not much into eggs.  I am always delighted when they finish their food up to the last grain on their plate.  It seldom happens though.  Only when they are served with fried chicken.  What I find difficult is making them eat vegetables.  They wouldn't eat green leaves or any other kind of veggies..  I tried everything I thought would possibly make them eat veggies but they wouldn't.  Til I learned to experiment.  They are all into patties.  So, I tried making home-made patties without the pork or the beef.  Instead of meat, I replaced them with vegetables like carrots, cauliflower, and mongo sprouts.  So that they won't realize they were eating veggies, I cut them into small pieces, even grind them at times, before mixing with other ingredients.  I also use flavorings for them to taste the meat that is supposed to be there.  Since they love patties, I serve them any time of the day, be it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.  At times, I buy buns and make burger for my kids.  With ketchup and mayo, they don't have to know that what they are eating is actually what they abhor.